SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Keela Taylor discusses her entrepreneurial

journey, including starting an insurance agency, getting into real estate and

opening a salon suite business. She talks about challenges faced as a black

woman entrepreneur, like lack of support from other black women. She

also discusses her consulting business helping others get certified as

minority/women-owned businesses.

SYNOPSIS OF INTERVIEW: Dwight McQueen of Atl Tours discusses his

journey from New York to Atlanta and how he became the founder of Atl

Tours. He shares how his background in tourism led him to create a Black

history tour of Atlanta, which eventually turned into a business. Dwight

talks about the challenges he faced, including the need for extensive

research and knowledge about Atlanta’s history. He also highlights the

importance of mentors and the support of organizations like the Russell

Center. Dwight describes the various tours offered by Atl Tours, including

city tours, Black history tours, wine tours, and more.